Pre-K Chart
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| SERVICE OR FEATURE |
PRE-K AT DLC |
VOLUNTARY PRE-K |
| Teacher Qualifications |
B.A. Early Childhood or
related field (4 yr degree) |
CDA or equivalent
(12 credit hours
or 180 clock hours)
|
| Assistant’s Qualifications |
CDA or Early Childhood |
Training Unspecified |
| Length of School Day |
6-1/2 hour program |
Will vary with provider. (2 - 6 hours) |
| Length of School Year |
Year-round. |
School Year VPK 540 hours; Summer VPK 300 hours
|
| Staff to student ratio |
1:8 |
1:10 |
| Classroom size |
Max. 16 students |
Max. 18 students
|
| Ages Served |
3 yrs old to 5 yrs old
(or until eligible for Kindergarten) |
4 year olds only
(must turn 4 by Sept. 1)
|
| Hours / Days |
8:00 am to 2:30 pm; M-F |
Will vary with provider. |
| Curriculum |
Meets Florida Learning Standards for 3-5 yr. olds; research-based; emphasis on early literacy and school readiness skills; used by Pinellas Co. schools |
Should address Florida Learning Standards for 4-yr olds; may be purchased from a publisher or developed by Pre-K provider |